O
you whose life is confined in the material world O you whose soul is imprisoned
in the cage, Look at the freedom of this
garden's warblers, Look at the prosperity
of those once desolate, This is the
congregation with which I was concerned,
This is the reward of patience and perseverance, My tomb-stone is ardently desirous of speech, look !, At this tomb-stone's inscription with insight look !,
If your aim in the world is din's education,
Never teach your nation world's abdication,
Do not use your tongue for sectarianism, Resurrection Day's tumult for booty is stalking,
Your writings should pave the way for unity,
Beware! No heart should be hurt by your speech,
In the new congregation do not start old tales, Do not start again what
are now unacceptable tales, Listen to my
advice if you are any statesman, Courage is your support if you are a leader of men,
Hesitation in expressing your purpose does not
behoove you, If your intentions are good
you should not fear anything, The Mu’min's heart is
clear of fear and hypocrisy, The Mu’min's heart is fearless against the ruler's power,
If your hands do hold the miraculous pen,
If your heart's cup is clear like the cup of Jam, You are a Divine pupil!
Keep your tongue immaculate!, Beware,
Lest your prayer's call remains unanswered!, With the miracle of your verse awaken those sleeping, Burn down falsehood's
produce with the flame of your call
Saturday, September 17, 2016
The new civilization’
The new civilization’s: Throw them out in the galley, The new civilization’s eggs are rotten, Election, membership, council, presidency, The nooses of independence are very strange, The carpenter has also been pared, The Europe’s planes are very sharp
Girls: The girls are learning English, The nation prosperity’s way has found, the ways of the West are in view, Eastern ways sinful are found, what scenes will this drama produce? On curtain’s rising this will be found Protection of Women: A living reality is hidden in my breast, what would he understand, in whose veins the blood is cold? Neither Pardah Nor Education, whether it be new or old the guardian of the femininity of woman is only man, the community that didn't realize this living reality, that community's sun very quickly became pale.
Phool ki Patti Sy Kut Sakta Hai Heeray Ka Jigar
Phool ki
Patti Sy Kut Sakta Hai Heeray Ka Jigar, Mard E Nadan Pr Kalam E Narm O Nazuk Bai Asar: He who wishes to lead the wicked fool into the
path of the virtuous by sweet persuasive language is like one
who endeavors to curb a maddened elephant by means of tender
lotus filaments, like one who tries to cut the diamond with the edge of the
Shirisha flower, or like one who hopes to sweeten the salt waters of the ocean
by means of a drop of honey.
The woman whom I adore has no affection for me; she, however, adores
another who is attached to someone else; while a certain woman is in
love with me even when I do not reciprocate the feelings. Fie on her, on
him, on the God of Love, on that woman, and on myself.
An ignorant man can be easily convinced, a wise man can still more
easily be convinced: but even Lord Brahma cannot please him who is
puffed up with a little knowledge because half knowledge makes a man very
proud and blind to logic.
With courage, we could extract the pearl stuck in
between crooked teeth of a crocodile. We could sail across an ocean that is
tormented by huge waves. We may even be able to wear an angry snake on our head
as if it were a flower. However it is impossible to satisfy an obstinate fool.
If enough effort is put in, we can extract oil by
squeezing sand. You may be able to drink water at a mirage. It is also possible
to even spot a rabbit with horns while roaming around the world. However it is
impossible to get a prejudiced fool to see logic.
He who wishes to lead the wicked fool into the path
of the virtuous by sweet persuasive language is like one
who endeavors to curb a maddened elephant by means of tender
lotus filaments, like one who tries to cut the diamond with the edge of the
Shirisha flower, or like one who hopes to sweeten the salt waters of the ocean
by means of a drop of honey.
The creator has produced for ignorance, a cover which
is within one's own control and which is certain in its efficacy. In the
assembly of the well-versed, silence specially becomes the ornament of the
ignorant.
When I Knew but a little, I was blinded by pride as
an elephant is blinded by rut from excitement, and my mind was
puffed up with the idea that I knew everything. When, however, I gradually
gained knowledge through the contact of the wise I found I was a fool; and the
pride, which had possessed me like fever, left me.
A dog happily chews the human bone devoid of all juice
and taste even if it is covered with maggots, wet with saliva, be disgusting,
nauseating even in the presence lord of heavens Indra. Similarly a mean man is
never ashamed of accepting another's
worthless favor or munificence.
The Ganges falls from Heaven on the Head of Lord Shiva, from the head of Shiva to the mountain, from that lofty mountain to the earth. From there, she descends on the lower plains. Once she is in the plains, she continues seeking the lower and lower land until she finally reaches the sea. This is what idiots do with their life. They tend to take the path of least resistance to reach the lowest level possible.
The Ganges falls from Heaven on the Head of Lord Shiva, from the head of Shiva to the mountain, from that lofty mountain to the earth. From there, she descends on the lower plains. Once she is in the plains, she continues seeking the lower and lower land until she finally reaches the sea. This is what idiots do with their life. They tend to take the path of least resistance to reach the lowest level possible.
Fire can be quenched by water, the heat of the sun
can be avoided by holding up an umbrella, a wild elephant can be
controlled by a sharp hook, a bull or a donkey by a stick; illness (can be
got over) by taking medicines in the proper way, and poison can be
eradicated by the use of various charms. A remedy has been ordained by
the Shastras for everything, but there is no medicine for a fool.
A person destitute of literature, music or the arts is
as good as an animal without a trail or horns. It is the good fortunes of the
animals that he doesn't eat grass like them.
Those who have neither knowledge nor penance, nor
liberty, nor knowledge, nor good conduct, nor virtue, nor the observance of
duties, pass their life in this world of mortals like beasts in human form and
are only a burden on the planet.
It is better to roam with the wild beasts in dense
forest and difficult mountains than to live in the mansions of Lord Of the gods
Indra in company of a fool.
If the celebrated poets who are eloquent with
the usage of beautiful words refined by the knowledge of the
scriptures; who have gathered and mastered enough knowledge to be imparted
through disciples efficiently; are in your state without any
wealth then it is the apathy of the ruler! The men of wisdom are rich
even without the material wealth! Precious gems get despised by
those who do not have the expertise to appraise them, and appear less
in value; but gems never ever lose their real worth!
Oh Kings ! cast
off your pride before those
who possess the secret treasure of wisdom.
A treasure which remains invisible to a thief
and which always augments some unique
indescribable happiness, which largely increases even though constantly given to those who desire
it and which is not destroyed even at the time of universal of destruction. Who can
ever compete with such persons?
Do not insult those men of wisdom who have
attained the Supreme Knowledge! The material wealth is as worthless as a
piece of grass for them! Do not ever restrain them. A lotus stalk
cannot hold back the elephants whose temple-regions are darkened
by the streaks of fresh rut.
Highly irritated Bramha can destroy for the swan
the enjoyment of residing in beds of lotuses, but he can not deprive
him of his fame about the natural skill of separating milk from water.
Bracelets do not adorn a
man;Neither do the necklaces shining bright like the moon nor bathing in
scented waters;not anointment with fragrant pastes; not the flowers; nor
decorated hair; but it is refined and polished speech alone which adorns him.
All
other ornaments are destructible and will diminish with
time but ornament of refined and polished speech remains
forever.
Knowledge indeed makes a man more presentable; it is a
valuable treasure which is always well-guarded and concealed. It gives us glory
and happiness. It is the teacher of all the teachers. Knowledge is our friend
and relative in foreign countries. Knowledge is the supreme divinity. It is
knowledge that is appreciated by Kings- not money or material wealth. A
man without knowledge is nothing but an animal.
If man has patience what need has he of
an Armour, if he has anger what other enemy need he fear. If he has relatives
what need of any fire, if he has a true friend what use has he of medicines of
potent virtue; if there be bad people around him why should he fear serpents;
if he has flawless learning what worth are riches to him, if he has sense of
shame what other ornament does he require; if he has good poems what pleasure
can he have from a kingdom.
Indulgence towards one's own people, kindness to
strangers, caution with respect to the wicked, love for the good people,
politic behavior with kings, straightforwardness in dealings with
the learned, bravery with enemies, forbearance towards elders,
shrewdness with regard to the fair sex; those who are versed in these
and the like arts are the persons on whom rests the preservation of
social order.
Bracelets do not adorn a
man;Neither do the necklaces shining bright like the moon nor bathing in
scented waters;not anointment with fragrant pastes; not the flowers; nor
decorated hair; but it is refined and polished speech alone which adorns him.
All
other ornaments are destructible and will diminish with
time but ornament of refined and polished speech remains
forever.
The great poets who are perfect masters in their art
and who are therefore perfect in the expression of sentiments in their
composition are indeed worthy of respect and glory.The wonderfully composed
state of their bodies being made up of pure immortal fame is quite free from
the fearful influences of age and death.
A well-conducted son, a devoted wife, a liberal
master, a loving friend, an honest servant, a mind free from even the
least anxiety, a handsome form, abiding riches, a mouth, purified by
learning—all these can be gained by a man when Lord Vishnu the destroyer
of the troubles of the world is pleased.
Abstinence from destroying life, restraint in
depriving others of their wealth, speaking the truth, timely liberality
according to one's power, not even gossiping about the young ladies of
others, checking the stream of covetousness, reverence for elders,
compassion towards all creatures—this is the universal path to
happiness violating no rules or ordinances of any Shastras.
Weak minded people do not begin anything at all through
fear of difficulties, mediocre begin a work but abandon it no sooner obstacle
come in their way, but strong minded person though repeatedly
hindered by difficulties do not give up what they have once begun.
The lion, the foremost among the proud, has
unparalleled eagerness
for swallowing a mouthful out of the temples broken for himself of a great intoxicated elephant; does he—although emaciated by hunger, weakened
by old age, almost exhausted and come to a miserable plight, with all his vigor gone, and
even on the verge
of death—ever feed upon withered grass ? This is the very nature of the people who are strong. Age is not a deterring factor
for the valorous men.
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Taj Mahal
The
Taj, mayhap, to you may seem, a mark of love supreme
You may hold this beauteous vale in great esteem;
Yet, my love, meet me hence at some other place!
You may hold this beauteous vale in great esteem;
Yet, my love, meet me hence at some other place!
How
odd for the poor folk to frequent royal resorts;
‘Tis strange that the amorous souls should tread the regal paths
Trodden once by mighty kings and their proud consorts.
Behind the facade of love my dear, you had better seen,
The marks of imperial might that herein lie screen’d
You who take delight in tombs of kings deceased,
Should have seen the hutments dark where you and I did wean.
Countless men in this world must have loved and gone,
Who would say their loves weren’t truthful or strong?
But in the name of their loves, no memorial is raised
For they too, like you and me, belonged to the common throng.
‘Tis strange that the amorous souls should tread the regal paths
Trodden once by mighty kings and their proud consorts.
Behind the facade of love my dear, you had better seen,
The marks of imperial might that herein lie screen’d
You who take delight in tombs of kings deceased,
Should have seen the hutments dark where you and I did wean.
Countless men in this world must have loved and gone,
Who would say their loves weren’t truthful or strong?
But in the name of their loves, no memorial is raised
For they too, like you and me, belonged to the common throng.
These
structures and sepulchres, these ramparts and forts,
These relics of the mighty dead are, in fact, no more
Than the cancerous tumours on the face of earth,
Fattened on our ancestor’s very blood and bones.
They too must have loved, my love, whose hands had made,
This marble monument, nicely chiselled and shaped
But their dear ones lived and died, unhonoured, unknown,
None burnt even a taper on their lowly graves.
These relics of the mighty dead are, in fact, no more
Than the cancerous tumours on the face of earth,
Fattened on our ancestor’s very blood and bones.
They too must have loved, my love, whose hands had made,
This marble monument, nicely chiselled and shaped
But their dear ones lived and died, unhonoured, unknown,
None burnt even a taper on their lowly graves.
This
bank of Jamuna, this edifice, these groves and lawns,
These carved walls and doors, arches and alcoves,
An emperor on the strength of wealth, Has played with us a cruel joke.
Meet me hence, my love, at some other place.
These carved walls and doors, arches and alcoves,
An emperor on the strength of wealth, Has played with us a cruel joke.
Meet me hence, my love, at some other place.
Brothels
These
lanes, these marts of rich delights,
Precious lives, undone, defiled;
Where are the defenders of virtuous pride?
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
Precious lives, undone, defiled;
Where are the defenders of virtuous pride?
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
These
sinuous streets, these doors ajar,
The clinking coins, the moving masks,
Deals of honour, hagglings fast,
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
The clinking coins, the moving masks,
Deals of honour, hagglings fast,
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
These
dimly-lighted, stinking streets,
These yellowing buds, crushed and ceased,
These hollow charms, for sale and lease;
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
These yellowing buds, crushed and ceased,
These hollow charms, for sale and lease;
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
The
jingling trinklets at casement bright,
Tambourins athrob’ mid gasping life;
Cheerless rooms with cough alive;
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
Tambourins athrob’ mid gasping life;
Cheerless rooms with cough alive;
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
Boisterous
laughs on public paths,
Crowds at windows, thick and fast,
Vulgar words, obscene remarks;
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
Crowds at windows, thick and fast,
Vulgar words, obscene remarks;
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
The
betel spittal, the floral wreaths,
Audacious looks and filthy speech,
Flaccid figures, looks diseased;
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
Audacious looks and filthy speech,
Flaccid figures, looks diseased;
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
Lecherous
eyes in beauty’s quest,
Extended hands chasing breasts,
Springing feet on stairs pressed;
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
Extended hands chasing breasts,
Springing feet on stairs pressed;
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
This
is the haven of young and old.
Aging sires and youngsters bold,
Wife, mother and sister — she plays a triple role.
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
Aging sires and youngsters bold,
Wife, mother and sister — she plays a triple role.
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
Help,
O Help, this daughter of Eve!
Radha’s child, Yashoda’s breed;
The prophet’s race, Zuleikha’s seed;
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
Radha’s child, Yashoda’s breed;
The prophet’s race, Zuleikha’s seed;
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
Call,
O call the leaders wise
Let them see these streets, these sights,
Where are the champs of eastern pride?
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
Let them see these streets, these sights,
Where are the champs of eastern pride?
Where are they who praise, the pious eastern ways?
Blood is but Blood!
Blood
is but Blood!
A
slain Lumumba is by far mightier than a living Lumumba -Nehru
Repression
is sill repression
Rising, it must flop
Blood is sill blood
Spilling it must clot.
Rising, it must flop
Blood is sill blood
Spilling it must clot.
Whether
it clots on desert sands
Or upon assassin’s hands
On justice’s head or around shackled feet
On injustice’s sword or on the wounded corpse
Blood is still blood
Spilling, it must clot.
Or upon assassin’s hands
On justice’s head or around shackled feet
On injustice’s sword or on the wounded corpse
Blood is still blood
Spilling, it must clot.
However
much one lies in ambush
Blood betrays butcher’s hideout
Conspiracies may veil in thousand darkly mask
Each blood drop ventures out with burning lamp on its palm.
Blood betrays butcher’s hideout
Conspiracies may veil in thousand darkly mask
Each blood drop ventures out with burning lamp on its palm.
Tell
oppression’s vain and blemished fate
Tell cruelty’s crafty Imam
Tell the UN Security Council
Blood is crazy
It can leap up to the cloak
It is inferno, it can flare up to burn grain-stock.
Tell cruelty’s crafty Imam
Tell the UN Security Council
Blood is crazy
It can leap up to the cloak
It is inferno, it can flare up to burn grain-stock.
The
blood you sought to suppress in abattoir
Today that blood moves out into street
Here an ember, there a slogan, there a stone
Once blood comes to flows
Bayonets are no avail
Head, once it is raised
Is not downed by law’s hail.
Today that blood moves out into street
Here an ember, there a slogan, there a stone
Once blood comes to flows
Bayonets are no avail
Head, once it is raised
Is not downed by law’s hail.
What
is about oppression?
What is with its impression?
Oppression is, all of it, but oppression
From beginning to end
Blood is still blood
Myriad form it can assume
Forms such as are indelible
Embers such as are inextinguishable
Slogans such as are irrepressible.
What is with its impression?
Oppression is, all of it, but oppression
From beginning to end
Blood is still blood
Myriad form it can assume
Forms such as are indelible
Embers such as are inextinguishable
Slogans such as are irrepressible.
Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan
About Us
Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Aandolan (BMMA), is an autonomous, secular, rights-based mass organization led by Muslim women which fights for the citizenship rights of the Muslims in India. BMMA was formed in January, 2007.
VISION:
To create conditions within the Indian society where the Muslim community and especially the Muslim women are able to eradicate their own poverty and marginalization and live a life of equality, justice and with respect for human rights.
BMMA BELIEVES IN:
Values of democracy, secularism, equality, non-violence, human rights and justice as enshrined in the Constitution of India. These are our guiding principles in our struggle for justice.
OBJECTIVES:
- To work towards understanding and ameliorating the marginalization of Muslim community and Muslim women.
- To work towards empowering Muslim women and take steps to ensure their social, economic, political, civil, legal and religious rights.
- To work to uphold the Constitutional principles like equality, liberty, secularism, social justice and democracy.
- To undertake and propagate positive and liberal interpretations of religion which are in consonance with principles of justice, equality, fairness and protection of human rights.
- To take forward the process of legal reforms within the Muslim personal law
- To oppose fascism, exploitative capitalism, communalism, imperialism in all its forms and to support peace, justice and uphold human rights
- To collaborate and build alliance with other movements and networks that are fighting for social equality and human rights.
- To understand the caste hierarchies within the Muslim community and raise the issues of Dalit Muslims. To create an alternative progressive voice within the Muslim community.
The BMMA works for all the rights and duties emanating from the Constitution of India. Over the six years the membership has increased to 30,000 in 15 states, over the past six years. Our membership is open to all, including men, who share our vision and mission and are secular.
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